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Behind the News: The Billionaires Killing California w/ Yasha Levine

Jan 22, 2025
Journalist Laura Jedeed discusses the tech moguls' influence on San Francisco, exploring how their so-called solutions often exacerbate local issues. Yasha Levine, co-director of Pistachio Wars, delves into the Resnicks' questionable philanthropic efforts and their role in California's water crisis. Together, they critique the growing power of elites and the impact of their self-serving ideologies on governance and society. The conversation highlights urgent concerns about water scarcity, political dynamics, and the need for a leftist alternative in the face of rising corporate interests.
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